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ID 5502349 - DfE - Invest NI - Development and Delivery of the Invest NI Go Global Programme

DfE: Invest NI

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28 Nov 2024 at 17:19

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Summary of the contracting process

DfE: Invest NI is initiating a procurement process for the "ID 5502349 - DfE - Invest NI - Development and Delivery of the Invest NI Go Global Programme" to support SMEs in expanding their international business footprint. This project, falling under the "Training Services" category (CPV code 80500000), aims to help businesses grow their export sales beyond the UK and the Republic of Ireland, initially focusing on Europe and subsequently on North America and other regions. The procurement stage is active and falls under the open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20 January 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 1,958,400.00 and plans to start in Q4 of the 2024/25 financial year, running for up to five years including potential extensions.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in training, consultancy, and export programme delivery. Companies with experience in developing international market entry strategies and training programmes will find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise in export market expansion and benefit from the support provided by Invest NI to enhance their international trade capabilities. The project not only promises growth for the awarded contractor but also contributes to the broader economic uplift by fostering global trade skills within Northern Ireland's business community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5502349 - DfE - Invest NI - Development and Delivery of the Invest NI Go Global Programme

Notice Description

Invest NI in recognising the challenge for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME's) and in particular to grow export sales in markets outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland, wish to appoint a Contractor to provide a Go Global Programme that will support our SME's to develop their International business footprint and give them the confidence, ambition, knowledge and skills required to sell their products and services in new export markets. The initial focus will be Europe, enabling businesses to take advantage of the "Windsor Framework" then will expand to North America and beyond depending on company needs and the opportunity presented. As a result, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Go Global Programme" for a five-year period, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. Tenderers should refer to the Specification for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI in recognising the challenge for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME's) and in particular to grow export sales in markets outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland, wish to appoint a Contractor to provide a Go Global Programme that will support our SME's to develop their International business footprint and give them the confidence, ambition, knowledge and skills required to sell their products and services in new export markets. The initial focus will be Europe, enabling businesses to take advantage of the "Windsor Framework" then will expand to North America and beyond depending on company needs and the opportunity presented. As a result, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Go Global Programme" for a five-year period, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. Tenderers should refer to the Specification for further details.

Options: The initial contract is for a period of 24 months from the date of appointment with options to extend for two further periods of 24 months and 12 months respectively i.e. 2 + 2 + 1

Renewal: This is a first time programme for Invest NI. the contract, depending on its success will likely be retendered in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038514-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

80522000 - Training seminars

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,958,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,958,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
estimated to be 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfE: Invest NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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